Position Description

We are seeking a driven and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations in our new air handling unit production facility in our Data Center vertical. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Administration (or related field/experience) who is eager to lead, lean, and grow within operations. You’ll gain firsthand experience in production management, continuous improvement, and team leadership while playing a key role in launching and optimizing our plant operations.

As part of an 80/20-driven organization, this role will focus on simplifying complexity, prioritizing high-impact activities, and supporting rapid plant ramp-ups.

Travel requirements for this role will start at 50% (traveling to Calgary, Canada twice per month) and decrease to 10% as our Franklin, WI plant ramps up to production by end of calendar 2025.  After the Franklin plant is occupied, intermittent travel will be required to meet with customers, suppliers, other facilities, and Regional and Corporate meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of production employees to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability through training and daily engagement.
• Manage daily production schedules to meet output targets, deadlines, and internal customer requirements.
• Collaborate with site leadership to drive plant performance and ensure alignment with startup goals.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and coordinate workloads for optimal efficiency.
• Handle administrative tasks including time/attendance, disciplinary actions, labor reporting, and workforce planning.

Drive Operational Excellence:

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, TPM, and material flow.
• Participate in Tier meetings and execute leader standard work to drive daily accountability.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Maintain training matrices and labor plans to support workload balancing and labor optimization.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure Quality & Safety:

• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with environmental and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications for air handling unit production.
• Collaborate with quality teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and enhance product reliability.

Monitor Production Metrics:

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s), driving actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive daily accountability through the Tier meeting process to ensure that all levels of information flow in the factory are accurate and driving continuous learning and improvement.

Collaborate Across Departments:

• Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support new product introductions and changes, ensuring proper training and implementation on the floor.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and staff, providing regular updates on production status and challenges.

Leadership Development:

• Participate in mentorship and training programs to develop leadership capabilities.
• Learn from site leadership how to lead teams and ensure process adherence.
• Receive supervisor training through corporate resources.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in HVAC, air handling, or related industries.
• 3 years of Production Supervisor experience  
• Strong motivation to lead, take ownership, and make an impact on production operations.
• Analytical thinking with a drive to identify and implement process improvements.
• Familiarity with air handling systems and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong team management, coaching, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership style.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and delivering high-quality products.